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If you are seeking LASIK in Chicago you have found a great LASIK website. Although we have been recognized as a LASIK center of excellence we do not only perform LASIK. Some of our other procedures include, PRK, Zyoptix, Custom LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye treatment and advanced surface ablation. Foulkes Vision Center has state-of-the-art technology to perform LASIK in Chicago and to determine that your eyes fit a model with the highest probability of success. Take the time to read about these advanced technologies like Ziemer Bladeless LASIK, the Orbscan II and wavefront analysis, as well as our methods for pupil measurement and tear film analysis. Our techniques have many unique features that were developed here and derived from our continuous attempt to perfect these already excellent procedures.

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LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) has become one of the most successful procedures to correct refractive errors, replacing glasses and contact lenses. There are no precedents for the number of procedures that are being performed Worldwide. Over one million eyes are being treated this year alone. The rapid return of functional vision, lack of discomfort, and the overall stability and accuracy of the treatment have led to this astounding success. The risk/benefit ratio for most patients exceeds that of contact lenses. Although the FDA has determined the excimer laser vision correction procedure as "safe and effective", there are still many critical factors that must be considered in order for each patient to achieve the best possible result.

To Dr. Foulkes from Robert F. Jasineick:
I am sure that you have had many letters written to you in grateful thanks in the fact that you have made many patients absolutely full of joy in the outcome of the surgery you have performed on them. It is absolutely very obvious that you are more than dedicated to your profession!!! I did not just pick up the paper or any other form of advertising and decide to have you perform my surgery. I did my homework and learned that you were the best! I must admit that I was hesitant to have anyone do laser surgery on my precious eyes, but I am now so glad that I had it done. Seeing is the self-satisfaction that I craved. You have a very professional and dedicated staff. Thanks for everything.

At Foulkes Vision Center, our passion takes LASIK and other refractive procedures to a higher level. We believe that providing our patients with the most extensive pre-operative evaluation is critical in determining the success of the procedure. The following is a description of the pre-operative evaluation you will have at Foulkes Vision Center.

As a service to our patients, Foulkes Vision Laser Center is pleased to offer Care Credit. Care Credit has a full range of payment plans to meet every financing need, including no interest and low interest options.

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How do Multifocal IOL’s work?

Our eyes are always adjusting and constantly focusing on objects up close, far away, and in between. The ability for our eyes to change focus from far away to up close is called accommodation. As we get older this ability decreases, and we become dependent on bifocals or reading glasses. Premium lens implants are designed to provide quality vision at a range of distances by combining the strengths of different technologies. There is new technology that can help those who suffer from both presbyopia and cataracts: The Tecnis® Multi-Focal IOL.

The Tecnis® Multi-Focal IOL

The Tecnis® Multi-Focal IOL is a premium intraocular lens that is specifically designed to offer both distance and near vision. This lens is typically implanted at the time of cataract removal. It is also sometimes used during an elective refractive lens exchange procedure. The goal in choosing the Tecnis® Multi-Focal IOL is to achieve less dependence on glasses or contact lenses.

The Tecnis® Multi-Focal IOL brings objects at varying distances into focus using a technology called diffraction. A series of rings on the entire inner surface of the Tecnis® Multi-Focal IOL focuses the light from objects in our vision at varying distances. This allows for a smooth transition of focus between distant, intermediate and near targets.

If you are interested in vision correction surgery but have been told you are not an ideal patient for LASIK, the Tecnis® Multi-Focal IOL might be a good option for you. Individuals over the age of 50 are typically the best candidates for refractive lens exchange with the Tecnis® Multi-Focal IOL. If you have both distance and reading issues or you require bifocals, this might be a better complete vision solution than the much-respected laser vision correction procedure.

The clinical studies supporting the FDA approval of the Tecnis® Multi-Focal IOL indicate that:

After surgery nearly 9 out of 10 patients did not require glasses for any activity. 93.8% of bilaterally implanted patients stated that they functioned comfortably without glasses at all distances—near, intermediate, and far—at 1 year. 88% of bilaterally implanted patients reported never wearing glasses. Most patients achieved excellent image quality at all distances, under any lighting condition.

Over 94% of study patients would choose TECNIS Multifocal IOL again.

If you would like to know more about the Tecnis® Multi-Focal IOL we encourage you to contact our office to schedule a consultation.

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